Senior Practice Technology Advisor

Ropes & Gray LLP

California

Hybrid

USD 156,100 - 249,750

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Collegial and supportive culture

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Practice Technology Advisor to enhance practice technology initiatives. This role involves evaluating and implementing innovative legal technology solutions, working closely with practice groups and IT teams to drive efficiency and improve client service. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of legal workflows, possess strong project management and communication skills, and have extensive experience in legal technology integration.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in legal technology, with at least 3 years focused on innovation
Strong understanding of legal practice workflows
Demonstrated experience implementing AI-powered legal technology

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative legal technology solutions
Design and execute comprehensive pilot programs for new legal technologies
Provide advanced technical support and coordinate with vendors

Skills

Problem-solving

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm. The firm has been ranked in the top three on The American Lawyer's prestigious A-List for eight consecutive years and #1 on Law.com's UK A-List twice in the past three years—rankings that honor the "best of the best" law firms.

The firm has approximately 2,500 lawyers and professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C.

The firm has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including asset management, private equity, M&A, finance, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.

Ropes & Gray is an equal opportunity employer.

Overview

The Practice Technology Solutions Manager plays a key role in advancing the firm's practice technology initiatives by evaluating, implementing, and supporting innovative legal technology solutions within practice groups. The Practice Technology Solutions Manager works closely with practice groups, IT teams, and vendors to identify opportunities for technology adoption, conduct successful pilot programs, and ensure the seamless integration of new technologies into practice group workflows. This role requires a deep understanding of legal practice needs and the ability to translate them into effective technology solutions that enhance attorney efficiency and client service.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Technology Innovation & Assessment
Proactively identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative legal technology solutions
Work alongside practice groups to identify technology improvement opportunities
Pilot Program Management
Design and execute comprehensive pilot programs for new legal technologies
Collaborate with team members to establish pilot success metrics
Technology Implementation
Coordinate cross-functional implementation teams, including IT, Legal Knowledge Management, and practice group representatives
Provide expertise and oversight on complex workflow establishment
Follow established security and governance protocols during technology implementation
Training & Change Management
Build enthusiasm for technology adoption through demonstration of value
Develop training strategies while collaborating to educate attorney teams on available technology
Review adoption metrics gathered by the team and collaborate on improvement strategies
Ongoing Support & Optimization
Provide advanced technical support and coordinate with vendors for resolution when necessary
Partner with team members to identify adoption optimization opportunities
Team Leadership
Lead project teams for technology implementations and special initiatives
Foster knowledge sharing within the team through collaborative approaches
Vendor Management
Establish and maintain relationships with technology vendors
Negotiate vendor agreements in collaboration with the Director and Procurement
Collaborate with team members on tracking vendor updates and testing
Advocate for firm needs with vendor product development teams

Essential Capabilities

Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of the firm's internal matters and client information
Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to anticipate issues and develop preventative measures
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value
Excellent project management abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, from associates to partners
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing demands
Proven leadership capability Customer service-oriented approach with a focus on user experience and adoption

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree required
8+ years of experience in legal technology, with at least 3 years focused on innovation and emerging technologies
Strong understanding of legal practice workflows and requirements
Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting AI-powered legal technology solutions
Experience designing and managing technology pilot programs
Experience with vendor management
Proven track record of successful technology implementation and user adoption
Experience in change management and technology training
Experience leading project teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a large law firm environment
Experience with generative AI platforms and their application in legal workflows
Familiarity with contract analysis tools, document management systems, and matter management platforms
Knowledge of project management methodologies

Compensation And Total Rewards Package

Ropes & Gray is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our business support team members. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Boston, Chicago, & Washington, D.C.: $142,500 - $228,050

New York City: $149,300 - $238,900

San Francisco & Silicon Valley: $156,100 - $249,750

Working Conditions

This position requires hybrid on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management.

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